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12 of world’s largest investors make bold commitment to net zero emissions
Asset owners of the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance have committed to lead the global investment industry in driving economies…
33 banks announce a collective commitment to climate action
33 banks commit to immediate action towards aligning with global climate goals 23 September/New York To coincide with the UN…
130 banks holding USD 47 trillion in assets commit to climate action and sustainability
New York, 22 September 2019 – In a massive boost for climate action and sustainability, leading banks and the United Nations…
BBVA’s Antoni Ballabriga joins Jacki Johnson as Co-Chair of UNEP FI’s Global Steering Committee
We are very excited to announce that Antoni Ballabriga, BBVA’s Global Head of Responsible Business will join Jacki Johnson…
Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance in North America
UNEP FI’s Regional Roundtable in North America will take place during UN General Assembly week, alongside Climate Week and the Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on 23-25 September 2019, New York.
‘Principles for Responsible Banking’ and their supporting framework released following six-month consultative process — Endorsed by more than 100+ financial institutions ahead of their 22 September global launch
25 July 2019, Geneva – Following a six-month public consultative process, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)…
California Insurance Commissioner Lara and UN Environment announce first US sustainable insurance roadmap to reduce California’s climate risks
Los Angeles, California, 23 July 2019—The California Department of Insurance and the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) have launched…
UNEP FI launches paper on adaptation finance for the Global Commission on Adaptation
17 July, 2019, Geneva – A recent United Nations report estimated that it will take $140 to 300 billion to…
The SDGs won’t be achieved without a holistic approach to impacts by business and finance.
The world’s governments will gather from 9 July for the High-Level Political Forum, an annual United Nations gathering to review…
PI Community Call: practical applications of holistic impact analysis
On July 2nd 2019, the Positive Impact Initiative held two conference calls bringing together the community of UNEP FI members and other stakeholders interested in the work of the Positive Impact Initiative.